Cardiac Sonographer, Per Diem Cardio-Non-Invasive

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

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About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is seeking a per diem Cardiac Sonographer to perform all types of echocardiography testing. The successful candidate assists physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab and works collaboratively with RNs and MDs to promote wellness, optimize patient outcomes, and provide quality care. The role also participates in unit, department, and institutional performance-improvement activities that affect patient and service outcomes and are based on professional practice standards.

The position performs transthoracic echocardiograms and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms; captures digital cardiac images and performs measurements; recognizes pathology and adapts exams, including use of contrast agents when image quality is inadequate. The sonographer responds to stat calls and reports life-threatening pathology to an attending physician or fellow. Responsibilities also include preparing procedures and related equipment, supplies, instruments, and paperwork; helping orient new employees as needed; and conducting daily equipment quality control and escalating issues.

The role requires graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program with a technical diploma, an appropriate echocardiography credential, current valid BLS certification, communication and customer-service skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability, basic computer skills, and experience using echocardiography machines from various manufacturers. One to two years of echocardiogram experience is preferred.

The listed pay rate is $65.00 per hour. Actual salaries may depend on experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The posting describes a comprehensive benefits and wellness package, including financial security benefits, a time-off program, employee resource groups, and an employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

Requirements

• Technical diploma and graduation from an accredited cardiac ultrasound program.
• Appropriate echocardiography credential from ARDMS, CCI, or one of the listed credential categories: RDCS, RCS, or RCCS.
• Current and valid BLS certification.
• Strong written and oral communication, detail orientation, customer service, and multitasking skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Experience performing echocardiography with various manufacturers' echo machines used in the Echo Lab.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience performing echocardiograms.

Responsibilities

• Perform transthoracic echocardiograms and exercise and pharmacological stress echocardiograms in accordance with department and management guidelines.
• Capture digital cardiac images and perform measurements correctly; recognize pathology and customize exams, including use of contrast agents when image quality is inadequate.
• Respond to stat calls and report life-threatening pathology to an attending physician or fellow.
• Prepare echocardiogram procedures, including equipment, supplies, instruments, and appropriate paperwork.
• Assist physicians in delivering safe, age-appropriate patient care during testing in the Echocardiography Lab.
• Collaborate with RNs and MDs to promote wellness and optimize patient outcomes and quality care.
• Participate in unit, department, and institutional performance-improvement activities affecting patient and service outcomes.
• Participate in orientation of new employees as needed.
• Perform daily equipment quality control and escalate issues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program focused on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed